Operations & Technical Operator Apprentice ( F/M )

Ready to embark on an innovative adventure? At Fonroche Lighting, we offer you the opportunity to shape and drive a revolutionary product range. If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to play a key role in the energy transition, then this challenge is for you! 🌍

About us ⚡

A global leader in solar street lighting, we design, manufacture, and market solar-powered public lighting solutions (streetlights, bollards, columns, cubes, and markers) for municipalities, governments, and private stakeholders in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Based in France, between Bordeaux and Toulouse, we are experiencing rapid growth (30% per year) while maintaining an exceptional employee retention rate of 95%.

Our modern headquarters, inaugurated in 2023, brings together dynamic teams united by a mission to sustainably light up the world. We also have teams in more than 23 offices and subsidiaries across five continents

The Opportunity 🚀

Within our German HUB, in Maya’s team ( LinkedIn link ), Country Manager Germany, we are looking for a work-study student for the Technical part with our Technical Referent : Yerko ( his LinkedIn ). Working closely with the rest of the team, you will contribute to the department’s activities and will be responsible for the following missions across the entire Fonroche Lighting Group:

• Writing algorithm specifications for the software development team Defining test plans for the validation team

• Benchmarking new suppliers

• Qualifying new products

• Participating in production line audits

• Analyzing test results that you initiated

• Providing after-sales support and helping analyze returns of defective products

Education :

Entrance qualification for a University of Applied Sciences, Cerman Abitur (university entrance qualification)

What you bring to the table 🙌

• Aptitude of complex electronic systems

• Good knowledge of assembly processes is highly appreciated

• Strong writing skills

• Strong ability to summarize and synthesize informationGood command of English & German

Your superpowers 💫

• Drive : You act with energy, anticipate needs, and move projects forward quickly in a constantly evolving environment.

• Humility : You are open to feedback, value teamwork, and acknowledge your mistakes to keep improving.

• Risk-taking : You dare to propose ideas, experiment, and make decisions in uncertain situations to innovate and evolve practices.

• Commitment : You fully engage in your missions, deliver on your promises, and actively contribute to the company’s success.

• Team spirit : You collaborate naturally, share information, and contribute to collective performance in a climate of trust.

As part of our diversity policy, Fonroche Lighting considers all applications equally, including those from candidates with disabilities.

What we offer 🎁

• A role in a global company with environmental impact, where your work has real meaning 🌱

• A modern work environment with dynamic teams. You will grow with freedom and autonomy in your projects, making impactful decisions in a culture of trust 👊

• Training tailored to your needs and market trends, with professional development opportunities 📈

• A stable company with strong growth momentum 💪

• International exposure in a multicultural environment with more than 30 nationalities!

• The opportunity to work alongside industry experts within a leading and highly innovative company.

• Our ambition goes beyond borders: we operate internationally and offer global career opportunities. Your career can start with us in France and continue tomorrow in one of our many projects around the world 🚀

• Because we firmly believe that apprenticeships are the future, we offer real opportunities to grow within the company after your work-study program.

• The chance to build a genuine career path aligned with your aspirations.

🧾 Additional information – Recruitment & onboarding process

If selected, you will go through a simple and fast recruitment process in just two steps:

Step 1: Technical interview (video or on-site) with the future manager

Step 2: Meeting with our HRD to discuss about your values and softskills.

Onboarding will take place through our personalized integration and training program. You will be supported during your onboarding for approximately two weeks through three key stages:

• Meeting all departments and business areas of the company;

• Technical discovery of products and processes;

• Training tailored to your role and needs.

By joining Fonroche, you will become part of the LIGHTEAM , our annual work-study cohort, sponsored by a key member of Fonroche Lighting. You will benefit from dedicated moments with your mentor and fellow work-study students.